Senior IT Internal Auditor
Senior IT Internal Auditor
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Job Description
We are looking for an individual to coordinate reviews and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls over insurance IT operations.
What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity:
The purpose of Markel Groups Internal Audit department is to provide independent objective assurance and consulting services crafted to contribute and improve Markels operations.
Our team operates globally and consists of thirty permanent staff including six London-based staff.
The department covers insurance operations IT audit corporate shared services Markel Ventures insurance linked securities (ILS) and program business. You will work to understand and assess key risks and controls whilst adhering to our audit methodology to ensure timely and accurate analysis of business processes controls governance and supporting technology. You will contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
What youll be doing:
- Assist in the execution of complex IT audits across infrastructure applications and business systems ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk standards. Responsibilities include: (1) comprehensive understanding of the organizations IT risks control environment and governance structures with an emphasis on their relationship to overall business risk (2) defining audit scope developing audit programs and determining appropriate methodologies based on sound professional judgment.
- Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls including general IT controls (ITGCs) application controls cybersecurity frameworks and data protection measures.
- Assess compliance with industry-recognized standards such as NIST COBIT and ISO 27001.
- Conduct audits of critical systems including policy administration claims management financial reporting platforms and customer-facing portals and review cloud-based infrastructures and third-party service providers to ensure adequate access controls data protection protocols and resilience strategies are in place.
- Plan and coordinate audit activities manage competing priorities and deliver assignments efficiently and within established timeframes.
- Independently conduct client interviews collect relevant information apply audit methodologies and provide robust audit evidence and deliverables.
- Prepare maintain and organize detailed work papers; document findings; and produce formal status reports and presentations in line with organizational guidelines.
- Conceptualize end-to-end processes and data flows effectively analyzing system interdependencies.
- Identify issues deviations and root causes and communicate findings both verbally and in writing proposing actionable solutions to audit management and clients.
- Use data analysis tools and techniques to achieve audit objectives and clearly present insights through effective data visualization.
- Evaluate the integrity compliance and performance of AI systems ensuring alignment with legal ethical and technical standards.
Our must-haves:
- An understanding of internal audit methodology.
- CPA CIA CISA or equivalent certification or working towards a certification (support will be provided).
- Must possess effective communication skills with ability to negotiate issues and make presentations to leadership.
- Understanding of IT general controls application controls application development and security practices IT operations and IT governance.
- Understanding of IT and related risk control frameworks (COBIT ITIL NIST COSO etc.).
- Ability to employ and leverage data query and analysis tools and processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications including Excel functions for pivot tables and charts.
- Proficiency in Office 365 Platform (OneDrive Teams etc.) is considered a plus.
- Experience in the insurance industry or financial services operations is highly beneficial.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- Fantastic company pension scheme private medical and dental cover life assurance travel insurance cover income protection season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
- There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
